Colophonium
Colophonium is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, depilatory agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | COLOPHONIUM |
| Function | BINDING, DEPILATORY, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 8050-09-7 |
| EC number | 232-475-7 |
| Prevalence | 6 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 590 |
Used in
Lip Liners 33.3%Lip Glosses 16.7%Lip Oils 16.7%Lipsticks 16.7%Other Bath & Body 16.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Colophonium do in skincare?
- Colophonium functions as a binding, depilatory agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Colophonium allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Colophonium?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially lip liners (33.3% of its uses).
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